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Boards & Commissions
The City of Alvin encourages citizen participation in municipal government and welcomes your interest in serving on a city board or commission. The Mayor and City Council give a great deal of thought to the make up of each board and seeks to have a diversified and balanced group. Serving on a board or commission is an opportunity to "get involved" in the community and the operations of your local government. The City encourages anyone interested to apply for a position.
Applying to Serve
Citizens who are interested in serving on one of the following boards or commissions must complete the Consent and Willingness to Serve Form. Please note that the Civil Service Commission has a separate application that can be found on the Civil Service page. The Form may be submitted online, printed and mailed, or hand delivered to the Office of the City Secretary. The Form may also be picked up and submitted in person in the Office of the City Secretary.
- Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
- Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- Charter Review Commission
- Civil Service Commission
- Cultural Diversity Commission
- Parks and Recreation Board
- Planning Commission
- Public Library Board
- Senior Citizens Board
Willingness to Serve Form
A signed and completed Willingness to Serve Form must be submitted to the City Secretary's office for consideration. The City Secretary will notify all applicants in writing regarding the interview process. Appointments are made by the Mayor and by the City Council in December of each year. Terms begin in January. This does not apply to the Board of Ethics and Compliance. Please contact the City Secretary's Office for additional information.